Foursquare Update For iOS Adds Ratings to Locations

To compete with location services like Yelp, the latest Foursquare update for iOS has added ratings to its locations to give users a better idea of places others like the most. By simply tapping the Explore tab to search for a place to visit, users will now see a 1-10 rating next to the location.

According to the Foursquare blog, the ratings aren't jaded (or fanboy/girl) one-time user experiences one would find on other services. Foursquare has come up with its own rating system based on the tips, dislikes, popularity, from all of the location's past check-ins of over 25 million Foursquare users.